We have been looking into a new, somewhat experimental form of weight loss surgery known as the Toga procedure. We first heard about it just a few days ago, through an article that appeared on NBC News affiliate websites across the country. According to that article, doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ...

Insurance coverage has long been an issue for those seeking bariatric weight-loss surgery. Traditionally, most insurance companies have viewed as bariatric surgical procedures as an elective surgery, and would therefore not cover the procedures. Over the years, however, an increasing number of insurance companies have begun to cover weight loss surgery. ...

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According to a story released through Reuters on Wednesday, there is new research to suggest that weight loss surgery might be bad for the bones of patients. Specifically, the research shows that patients of weight loss surgery actually lose bone density after their procedure. The more weight the person loses, ...

Does the bariatric surgeon truly care about your health and wellbeing, or does the surgeon just view you as a dollar sign on legs? In truth, this question could go one way just as easily as the other. There are plenty of bariatric surgeons in this country who truly care about ...

We have just posted a new article that compiles some Lap-Band surgery failure stories that are floating around the Internet. We also put them into perspective by adding a few success stories as well. Click here to watch the success stories / videos As you know, we try to present both sides ...

by Brandon Cornett An explanation of adjustable gastric banding in general, and a look at the two FDA-approved banding products available to patients in the United States. Bariatric weight-loss surgery continues to grow in popularity, in the United States and elsewhere around the world. There are two major reasons for this growth ...

Testimonials have never been a comprehensive measure of quality, whether it's for a weight loss surgery center or a pool builder. The reason is that testimonials only show one side of the picture. So when researching surgery centers and surgeons for your procedures, keep in mind that weight loss surgery ...

The popularity of bariatric (weight loss) surgery has soared in recent years. One study found that the number of bariatric surgeries increased five-fold between the period of 1998 to 2006. The study, published in the journal Health Matters, stated that there were 71,733 bariatric surgeries performed in the U.S. in ...

Summary: In this new addition to our Q&A series, we will talk about bariatric surgery alternatives and how, in most cases, they are a superior alternative to actual surgery. Do you have questions about bariatric surgery for weight loss? Hopefully, you do. Having questions is a sign that you are considering ...